Anxiety

[Lucia_1]

I woke up this morning and I felt like venting to somebody. I felt heavy like the weight on the world was on me. As I went through my Instagram feeds, I saw people of my age and older, dancing and doing funny skits and all of those stuff. I got so pissed and asked my self “I used to be this agile and healthy, now what changed? How did I become so weak that I get scared of doing house chores or exercise, or dancing and having a drink with my friends” I miss that life style. I miss when I could watch movies through out the night and sleep through out the day. But now I cant do all those things anymore and it’s frustrating like hell. I’m scared every damn time. Scared of dieing young and not able to fulfill my dreams, I’ve tried to self motivate every time, I even follow motivational pages on IG to change my perspective about life. It worked for a while and then stopped. Sometimes I find my self crying and angry at the same time because I’m not happy with the way I am right now. I want to be able to live life to the fullest but my health is dragging me back.

[Canonp]

Hey. What you are experiencing right now sounds depressing and I am sorry that you are in that phase right now. I can't really say much but all I can say is that, you are still alive.. though you can't really experience the outdoor activities like being with friends and doing those staffs, just remember that by God's grace you are still alive. As in you can use the fact of you being alive as a motivating factor showing that at the end of the road, you'll get back your health. Just be optimistic. And if you religious then you can also put your trust in God. I know this can't really help but all in all regardless of everything always try and think in an optimistic way. There is a reason for your living plus.. I wish you quick recovery from the other illness. Anyway. I sincerely don't know if this can help but I hope it can.. anyways, I'm always ready to give a listening ear...

[Lucia_1 in reply to Canonp]

Thank you very much. This actually helped 100%. I’m glad to join this group. Thanks for your help. I will do all what you have said. 🙏🏻☺️

[Canonp in reply to Lucia_1]

Anytime. I'm glad to have helped. I am 21, and will be turning 22, so kind of your agemate. Lol, anyways, suppose you have anything to share, I'll be ready to give a listening ear and my chat page is always open. I have anxiety too, GAD to be specific so I may relate to other staffs. Thank you.

[Lucia_1 in reply to Canonp]

Awww thank youuuu ☺️🙏🏻

[texasbonnet in reply to Canonp]

I can truly say I know what you are going thru. I am now in a wheelchair, something I didn't plan on but it happened. I miss walking my dog. I miss being able to just get up and go do what I want. I'm tired of having my life curtailed. I can't even get a cab thru Lift and be assured the driver will put my chair in the cab. That happened only once but once was enough. Most drivers go out of their way to assist me.

As I age, I am having multiple heath issues on top of the ones I already have. If I were sitting by you I would say, "I am so sorry you have this much pain and upset in your life. It can suck the life out of you." I have a precious dog and there are days he is the only reason I get out bed. If I didn't have a animal to look after, I might just stay in bed all day and night.

On the days you don't want to participate, try deciding to do just one thing that day if only a very small thing. When you succeed with that, be sure to do something really nice for yourself. Another thing that can be done is to set a timer for ten minutes or and see what all you can do. Just remember to give yourself a reward once you have finished. I have done this things myself.

Take care of yourself today.

[Lucia_1 in reply to texasbonnet]

Wow! I don’t even know what to say. So sorry you have to go through what you’re going through. God will see you through eventually. Look at me thinking my own issue is worst. I wish you happiness. Don’t worry things will get better. Thanks for your reply, I’m great full 🙏🏻☺️

[Myre]

Lord, I've got to reply to this but this funk is absolutely horror. Your post hits way too close to home only cos of how true it is for me, now I want to tell you something motivating but I can feel my mind withdrawing. It's scary, feeling like you are stuck in one position. That the world moves forward yet you remain. Your perspective is hampered, your mind that is scrambled, your thoughts that are haphazard. Viewing the problem, it does look like a personal shortcoming and that makes you feel like even less. At a constant disadvantage, you can contribute so much but right now you can't even reach up to the rest. They seem like common symptoms yet individually overwhelming, proposing unique, inhibiting challenges to everyone saddled by it. I am truly sorry about your predicament but know that you've got people here who understand. I care and I have got a friendly ear for whenever you may need one. Wish you the best.

Hugs and kisses.

[Lucia_1 in reply to Myre]

Thank you so much for your reply. I’m really grateful 🙏🏻. I’m glad to know that people here understand what I’m going through.

[TheloniousMonkey]

So sorry you are going through this Lucia. I’m not physically ill, technically speaking, but I can relate to the anxiety and the envy you feel when you compare yourself to the beautiful people of Instagram. That’s just poison to your soul. Don’t compare your insides to other peoples outside. Everybody suffers, everybody has a cross to bear but we don’t show it to each other, especially on IG.

I also relate to feeling physically weak all the time, being afraid of any exertion for fear of the dizziness and anxiety attacks. But I can only do what’s in front of me: follow my doctors advice, seek out loved ones who understand (don’t isolate), make it my full time job to treat myself with gentle, loving kindness.

If you believe in god, remember this when you are down on yourself. God is good, god loves you, god wants what’s best for you.

Be gentle w yourself today!

[Lucia_1 in reply to TheloniousMonkey]

Thank you so much. This really helped ☺️🙏🏻

[Ilovepugs123]

I am sorry you are going through this and I went through the same thing you did and I am still going through it, it takes time to change your mindset, What I am trying to do to change my life and to change my mindset, is I am in therapy and therapy really helps for me because they can help you change your mindset and help relize that life isn't so bad and I am also in a group that helps me with my anxiety and Depression, just know you are not alone, If you want to change your mind and your life, I highly recommend getting a therapist like i said they can help and you can talk to them about anything, I also recommend trying to go for a walk, it helps clear your mind and helps change your mindset or what helps me if journaling it helps me write down how I feel at the point and it helps me change my mindset and it helps me let go of my issues. If you ever need anyone to talk to please message me.

[Lucia_1]

Ok thank you very much. Will try therapy and just started going for a walk too. May God continue to see us through